Talent Acquisition Specialist

RJC is an employee-owned engineering firm with over 600 employees in 16 offices across Canada and the United States. Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’ engineers and technologists. With offices and expertise across Canada, we challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing services for clients and projects nationwide
We believe in taking care of our people and helping them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging fast-paced team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new technologies and techniques as well as join a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Working under the guidance of leading technical specialists who broadly share their expertise, you will get to fine tune your skills and cultivate your expertise while being given the opportunity to pursue your professional goals.

Candidate Profile

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist for RJC Engineers, your role will involve collaborating with our teams throughout Canada. You will be responsible for formulating proactive talent acquisition strategies to identify, attract, and secure top-tier talent. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in addressing both internal and external recruiting requirements, managing the entire process from candidate generation to successful hire. A minimum of 5 years of talent acquisition experience is required, preferably within the AEC industry.

Location: Toronto or Kitchener

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

As a key member of the RJC Engineers recruitment team, this role will be responsible for a full range of recruitment activities including:

• Leading the end-to-end recruitment processes, from crafting compelling job postings to orchestrating impactful social media campaigns, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and overseeing offer negotiations.
• Delivering comprehensive reporting on key recruitment metrics to facilitate informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement in talent acquisition processes.
• Leveraging an applicant tracking system to create job postings, collaborate with hiring leaders on candidate reviews, and manage the end-to-end offer process.
• Work with hiring leaders as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, educating them on the recruitment process, interview techniques and selection criteria, and managing the flow and quality of candidates.
• Tap into pipelines of talent with external organizations and associations, universities, and colleges; all in alignment with established recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing team to support regional and corporate recruitment strategies.
• Manage and execute the campus recruitment strategies/activities.
• Some travel would be required

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 5 years experience of full-cycle recruitment corporate/agency experience in AEC industry is preferred
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (UKG preferred)
• Adept in social media and other professional networking sites
• Demonstrated success in building and leveraging KPIs/metrics
• An understanding of Canadian employment labour laws and standards
• Experience in high volume recruitment
• Experience with campus recruitment is a must
• Bilingual in English and French an asset

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Management and/or a combination of education and related experience

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

Are you someone who exhibits our core attributes?

• Creative Mindset - provide new and diverse ideas
• Proactive Approach - take initiative and seek opportunities for growth
• Supportive Teamwork - promote an inclusive and respectful work environment and culture
• Trusted Advice - demonstrate integrity
• Lead With Purpose - empower, develop and support others to reach their full potential

What can we offer you?

• An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including eligibility for a performance-based bonus and share ownership program
• An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program
• Investing in your future, opportunity to become part of an employee-owned organization and eligible for RJC’s matching Retirement Registered Saving Plan (RRSP)

Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: RJC Engineers, will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to RJC Engineers, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee

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